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The WHO’s definition of health: a baby to be retrieved from the

WEBThe Constitution of the World Health Organization (WHO) was adopted by the International Health Conference held in New York in 1946, signed by the representatives of 61 …

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Barriers to effective management of type 2 diabetes in primary …

WEBINTRODUCTION. Diabetes mellitus is a global health problem affecting both developed and resource-limited countries. 1, 2 The World Health Organization (WHO) …

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W is for Wellbeing and the WHO definition of health

WEBAlthough we are prepared to spend dizzying sums on health care no one seems quite sure what health is. The World Health Organization made a bold offer in …

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Accessing primary care and the importance of ‘human fit’: a …

WEBBackground Good access to primary care is an important determinant of population health. While the academic literature on access to care emphasises its complexity, policies …

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Diagnosis and management of hypertension in adults: NICE …

WEBIn August 2019, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) released its new hypertension guidelines.1 This article highlights the key recommendations and …

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Elbow pain: a guide to assessment and management in primary care

WEBElbow pain is a common presenting symptom in primary care. Pathology can arise from any component of the joint including tendons, bursae, bones, or nerves. It is a commonly …

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Making health habitual: the psychology of ‘habit-formation’ and …

WEBThe Secretary of State recently proposed that the NHS: ‘ take every opportunity to prevent poor health and promote healthy living by making the most of healthcare professionals’ …

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Addressing adverse childhood experiences: implications for …

WEBIt has been over 20 years since the publication of seminal research by Felitti et al , highlighting the powerful relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) …

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Predicting and preventing relapse of depression in primary care

WEBDepression is now the leading cause of disability worldwide.1 The majority of people with depression are managed in primary care.2 There has been a shift in the understanding …

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Home self-testing kits: helpful or harmful

WEBOver recent years access to self-testing kits (part of the direct-to-consumer testing market) has been expanding.1 These tests may be purchased online or in pharmacies and are …

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Hoarding disorder: evidence and best practice in primary care

WEBWith clinical, social, environmental, and legislative considerations, hoarding disorder (HD) poses unique challenges in relation to its diagnosis and treatment. Hoarding is …

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The changing face of missed appointments British Journal of …

WEBPatients failing to attend general practice appointments has substantial time and cost implications for health care. In 2019, approximately 7.2 million GP appointments were …

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Underserved ‘Deep End’ populations: a critical analysis addressing …

WEBSocial inequalities are driven by power, income, and wealth, and shape health inequalities. The ‘inverse care law’ has enduring relevance to UK primary care. Underserved groups, …

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Primary care transformation in Scotland: qualitative evaluation of …

WEBBackground Primary care transformation in Scotland aims to improve population health, reduce health inequalities, and reduce GP workload. Two key …

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Behavioural determinants of health: individual versus societal

WEBNunan et al draw our attention to the emphasis of so-called ‘lifestyle medicine’ on behavioural determinants of health and the responsibility of individuals for behaviour …

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Patient information materials in general practices and promotion …

WEBBackground Government policy in the UK emphasises providing patients with good health information to encourage participation in their health care. Patient information leaflets …

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Healthcare assistants in general practice: practical and conceptual

WEBThe emergence of healthcare assistants (HCAs) in general practice raises questions about roles and responsibilities, patients' acceptance, cost-effectiveness, patient safety and …

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Interpreters: why should the NHS provide them

WEBMANCHESTER’S CONTRIBUTION. The 2016 comprehensive report by the Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with Multilingual Manchester, …

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Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) British Journal of

WEBRelative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S) is a condition of low energy availability that has serious long-term consequences on health and sporting performance.1 Whether …

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